US expresses concern over China's 'unfair and market-distorting' industrial policies
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Washington: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory call on Thursday with the Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao when she expressed concern over Beijing's 'unfair and market-distorting industrial policies'.
US, allies aim to revive Blue Dot Network to counter China's BRI
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Washington: US has joined its allies to revive the Blue Dot Network to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Targeting China: Florida guv Ron DeSantis signs bills to curb foreign influence
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Particularly targeting China, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the USA has signed into law a few bills which aim to curb the influence of foreign governments on state agencies and higher-education institutions.
Countering China's growing influence, US Senate passes bipartisan bill
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:32 pm
Washignton: The US Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to counter China's growing influence by investing more than $200 billion in American technology, science and research.
US peace envoy meets Afghan President Ghani, assures continued US assistance
Jun 08, 2021, at 02:00 am
The United States will continue to support the Afghan government and Afghan Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF), assured the US peace envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad in a one-day visit to Kabul.
Donald Trump blames Joe Biden administration for ‘humiliation’ US currently faces
Jun 06, 2021, at 03:30 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Former US President Donald Trump has blamed the administration of Joe Biden for an array of issues the country is currently facing, saying at the Republican Party convention in North Carolina that the US is being "demeaned and humiliated."
Joe Biden tightens ban on US investments in Chinese defence, technology firms
Jun 04, 2021, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In continuation of the United States' hard-line policy against China, President Joe Biden has tightened a ban on American investments in Chinese defence and surveillance technology companies.
US Prez Joe Biden expands US investment ban on Chinese firms
Jun 04, 2021, at 02:36 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden is set to ban countrymen from investigating in several Chinese firms with alleged military ties, White House confirmed on Thursday.
China, US resume normal contacts on trade: Beijing
Jun 04, 2021, at 01:50 pm
Beijing/Sputnik: China and the United States have resumed normal contacts on trade and economy with a view to resolving differences, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.
US diplomat voices concerns about China's military presence during Cambodia visit
Jun 03, 2021, at 11:05 pm
Washington: A US senior diplomat has expressed serious concerns about China's military presence and construction of facilities at Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand.
US may withdraw all forces from Afghanistan by July 4
Jun 03, 2021, at 03:40 am
The US may withdraw all its forces from Afghanistan by July 4, its independence day, well ahead of the September 11, 2021 deadline set by President Joe Biden last month, according to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Telecom War: Ethiopia shuns China-backed consortium, favours US
Jun 01, 2021, at 12:06 am
Addis Ababa: China's attempt to establish economic dominance in Africa received a jolt recently when a U.S.-backed consortium beat out one financed by China in a closely watched telecommunications auction in Ethiopia.
US President Joe Biden says President Xi believes China will 'own America' by 2035
May 30, 2021, at 12:56 am
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is convinced that China will "own America" by 2030-2035.
US: Multiple gunshots fired at George Floyd square in Minneapolis on his first death anniversary
May 26, 2021, at 05:22 am
Washington/IBNS: Multiple gunshots were heard on Tuesday near the site in US' Minneapolis where people were observing the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, reports said.
Nepal, US discuss bilateral cooperation and Covid situation
May 25, 2021, at 10:33 pm
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali hd a telephonic conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and discussed bilateral cooperation including the Covid situation in Nepal.
Pakistan seeks broad-based partnership with US, seeks help to arrange Covid 19 vaccine
May 25, 2021, at 08:11 pm
Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has now sought the US role in arranging coronavirus vaccine for his country after the nation failed to get supply committed under the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX because of excessive global demand.
US, South Korea to boost cooperation on building 5G network: Joe Biden
May 22, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States and South Korea will bolster cooperation on emerging technologies, including the construction of a cutting-edge 5G network, US President Joe Biden said during a press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
US likely to use more drones to spy on China, feel experts
May 21, 2021, at 05:38 pm
Washington: Experts believe that the US is likely to make more use of drones to spy on China, media reports said.
May 20, 2021, at 04:00 am
A senior geopolitical expert has said China's international aggression is causing countries to band together.
May 20, 2021, at 03:48 am
A report published by network analysis company Graphika has unveiled that an online network tied to Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has become a potent platform for disinformation in the United States.
Blinken discusses Israeli-Gaza violence with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar: State Department
May 17, 2021, at 03:02 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed the ongoing escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with representatives of Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.
US will not leave Australia alone, says Antony Blinken amid conflict with China
May 16, 2021, at 03:44 am
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured that his nation will stand by Australia in the face of economic coercion by China.
Countering China: Japan launches first joint military drill with US, France
May 14, 2021, at 05:06 am
Keeping in mind the Chinese aggressive stance, Japanese, US and French troops kicked off their first-ever joint military drill Tuesday in southwestern Japan, media reports said.
US advises citizens not to travel to Nepal amid surging Covid-19 toll
May 13, 2021, at 09:29 pm
The United States has asked its citizens not to travel to Nepal amid exploding Covid-19 crisis in the Himalayan country. Nepal has almost touched 10,000 daily counts, reported The Kathmandu Post.
China targets US over decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
May 13, 2021, at 01:05 am
Beijing: China has blamed US decision to withdraw forces from Afghanistan as the cause behind the the surge of violence in THE country.
US withdrawal from Afghanistan must be seen as transition, not closure : Senator
May 12, 2021, at 05:57 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States must view its withdrawal from Afghanistan not as closure, but as a transition, US Senator Jack Reed during an event at the Reagan Foundation.
EU, US condemn bombing of girls' school in Kabul
May 09, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The European Union and the United States have condemned the Saturday bombing of a girls’ school in the Afghan capital Kabul, which killed at least 53 people and wounded 151 others.
US to WHO: Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting
May 09, 2021, at 12:43 pm
The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.
US defence officials discuss progress of withdrawal from Afghanistan
May 09, 2021, at 05:33 am
Washignton: American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.
Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting: US tells WHO
May 09, 2021, at 05:16 am
The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.